BLEND Bar with Davidoff Cigars

What BLEND Bar with Davidoff Cigars does

BLEND Bar with Davidoff Cigars is a private, single-location premium cigar lounge and bourbon bar founded in 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The venue operates as a Davidoff-affiliated lounge and e-commerce retailer, offering world-class cigars (including exclusive Davidoff releases such as Blend Exclusive Salomones, Davidoff Chef's Edition, Davidoff Maduro, and Davidoff Nicaragua), Arturo Fuente OpusX products, the private-label Blend Dominicana La Familia line, cigar accessories (ashtrays, leather cases, cutters), and private-label coffee. Products are sold on-site and through a Shopify-powered online storefront with global shipping, with prices ranging from $15 (coffee) to $2,300 (premium Arturo Fuente collections) and gift sets up to $1,800.

The business monetizes across four streams: in-lounge retail and on-premise consumption of cigars and bourbon, e-commerce direct-to-consumer shipping, signature event ticketing (the 18th Annual INDY 500 Race Party at $185-$200 per ticket and the Winston Churchill Society Dinner at $250 per ticket, both sold via Eventbrite), and gift cards in any denomination sold through the SecureTree platform. Marketing runs through Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and an OtterText email newsletter.

The core customer base consists of business professionals using the lounge for client entertainment, cigar enthusiasts and connoisseurs seeking rare and exclusive releases, nightlife and event attendees, and gift buyers. The company has been recognized as the #1 cigar lounge in the United States by Iconic, a Top 10 favorite cigar lounge in the United States by Cigars & Leisure, the best cigar lounge in the world by Cigar Journal, and a multi-year recipient of Davidoff Golden Band Awards. The underlying technology stack is built entirely on standard SaaS commerce and marketing platforms (Shopify, Eventbrite, OtterText, SecureTree) with no proprietary software or AI components.

Name

BLEND Bar with Davidoff Cigars

Legal name

BLEND Bar with Davidoff Cigars

Website

https://blendbarcigar.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Short description

BLEND Bar with Davidoff Cigars is a private Indianapolis cigar lounge and e-commerce retailer founded in 2012, offering exclusive Davidoff and Arturo Fuente cigars, accessories, and signature events to business professionals, cigar connoisseurs, nightlife patrons, and gift buyers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cigar Lounge & Premium Tobacco Retail

NAICS

Tobacco, Electronic Cigarette, and Other Smoking Supplies Retailers (459991)

akta.pro primary industry

Cigar Bars & Lounges (CRANACAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cigar & Premium Tobacco Retail (CRANADAB)

Keywords

• Premium cigar retail
• Cigar lounge hospitality
• Bourbon bar services
• Cigar accessories sales
• Special event hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

Indianapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Cigar and tobacco product sales: Sale of premium cigars including Davidoff exclusives, Arturo Fuente, Blend private label cigars, and limited edition releases. Products sold in individual units, boxes, and special editions ranging from $82.99 to $2,300.
2. Accessories and merchandise: Sale of cigar accessories including ashtrays, leather cases, cutters, and private label coffee. Products include high-end gift sets priced up to $1,800.
3. Event tickets and experiences: Sale of tickets to signature events such as the INDY 500 Race Party ($185-$200), Winston Churchill Society Dinner ($250), and other exclusive gatherings. Revenue from event admissions with included amenities.
4. Gift cards: E-gift cards available in any denomination, delivered digitally or scheduled for future delivery.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

BLEND Bar with Davidoff Cigars operates Indianapolis' premier cigar lounge and bourbon bar, offering world-class cigars (including Davidoff exclusives, Arturo Fuente OpusX, and BLEND private label), top-shelf spirits, cigar accessories, and signature hosted events such as the annual INDY 500 Race Party and Winston Churchill Society Dinners. Customers can purchase in-store, online via the Shopify storefront, or attend ticketed signature events, with gift cards available in any denomination.

Product overview

BLEND Bar with Davidoff Cigars operates as a premium cigar lounge and e-commerce retail store in Indianapolis, offering world-class cigars, top-shelf spirits, coffee, and cigar accessories. The product portfolio centers on exclusive Davidoff blends (Salomones, Chef's Edition, Maduro, Nicaragua), Arturo Fuente OpusX products, and BLEND's own La Familia Dominican line. Accessory offerings include ashtrays, humidors, and leather cases. The venue hosts private events including the annual INDY 500 Race Party and Winston Churchill Society Dinner. BLEND has been recognized as the #1 cigar lounge in the United States and best cigar lounge in the world by industry publications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Blend Exclusive Salomones Cigar Individual premium cigar blended by Davidoff Master Blenders featuring a five-year-old proprietary wrapper and requiring 170 steps with over 300 manual operations, sold to cigar enthusiasts and connoisseurs.
• Davidoff Chef's Edition 2025 Toro-sized cigar crafted in collaboration with five Michelin-starred chefs, featuring tobaccos from Davidoff's White Band Collection including 15-year-aged Dominican San Vicente, sold as a premium limited release.
• Davidoff Maduro Limited release full-bodied cigar featuring a Maduro wrapper fermented for 16 months with notes of sweet chocolate, honey, and roasted nuts, available in Short Corona, Robusto, and Toro sizes.
• Davidoff Nicaragua Bold cigar featuring notes of white pepper, roasted coffee, and dark bitter chocolate, sold as part of the Davidoff Nicaragua line.
• 2023 Edition Blend Dominicana "La Familia" BLEND's private label premium Dominican cigar blend from the 2023 La Familia release, available in multiple vitolas (Churchill, Robusto, Corona, Toro) exclusively through BLEND Dominicano.
• The Winston Churchill Limited Edition 2025 (Box of 10) Limited edition Winston Churchill cigar sold as a box of 10, distributed through BLEND Bar's exclusive cigar retail offering.
• Fuente Opus X Society Cigar Premium Arturo Fuente Opus X Society cigar, a rare offering available through BLEND Bar's curated cigar selection.
• Arturo Fuente From Dream to Dynasty Collection XXII Rare Arturo Fuente OpusX collection piece, From Dream to Dynasty edition, sold as a premium collectible cigar offering.
• BLEND Exclusive House Roast Coffee BLEND's exclusive house-roasted coffee, artfully roasted to a medium by Hubbard & Cravens to preserve origin notes, sold as a private label beverage.
• Arturo Fuente OpusX Crystal Two Piece Ashtray Crystal two-piece ashtray from the Arturo Fuente OpusX collection, available in blue and yellow/red colorways, sold as a cigar lifestyle accessory.
• Davidoff Year of the Snake Accessory Gift Set Limited edition accessory gift set including porcelain ashtray, leather cigar case, and Duocut punch cutter, all featuring the Year of the Snake design, sold as a premium gift bundle.
• BLEND Bar Gift Cards E-gift cards available in any denomination, delivered digitally in minutes or scheduled for future delivery, sold through the SecureTree gifting platform.
• 18th Annual INDY 500 Race Party Ticket Ticketed signature event held on May 21, 2026 from 5pm-10pm including track food, cocktails, cigars, gift bags, a Davidoff cigar reception with 6 complimentary cigars, and special bourbon tasting from 8th Day Distillery, priced $185 before May 17 and $200 thereafter.
• 2026 Winston Churchill Society Dinner Ticket Indianapolis-only Winston Churchill Society Dinner event ticket, a signature hosted gathering for cigar enthusiasts and Society members.

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• DavidoffcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive strategic partnership with Davidoff Cigars featuring proprietary access to exclusive cigar blends, limited edition releases, and the BLEND Exclusive Salomones line. Davidoff Master Blenders collaborate on custom blends. The lounge is a recipient of multiple Davidoff Golden Band Awards. Hosts Davidoff-sponsored events and receives first access to new Davidoff releases.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@blendbarwithdavidoffcigars
• Facebookfacebook.com/search/pages/?q=blend%20bar%20with%20davidoff%20cigars&sde=AbpW75ive6444ynNsPN35-ulI0tUrVnwTINieru9Zysq7EssAW9QNdxqgkECMwlGpeN7DPM8LUFBib-VShJrSY3S
• Instagraminstagram.com/blendbarcigar

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Investors

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Investments

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